| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.5 km |
| Coordinates | -15.384, 167.483 |
| UTC time | 2002-01-21 15:42:35.930 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 21, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Monday, January 21, 2002 at 15:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 276.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.483 and latitude -15.384.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-01-21
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